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Simple Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

March 21, 2017 by April Leave a Comment

[mk_fancy_title color="#ff493e" size="45" font_family="Cookie" font_type="google" align="center"]How can something that has chocolate and peanut butter be healthy?![/mk_fancy_title] Ok. That's what I used to think. But I have seen the light! This Simple Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie packs some serious nutrition and yes, it's deeeelicious. The modifications you could make are endless: Use any kind of milk...

Simple Baked Apples with California Strawberry Oat Filling

October 3, 2016 by April 2 Comments

This post was sponsored by the California Strawberry Commission. Seriously my kids favourite bedtime snack since Day 1. I know a lot of people say their fave season is fall and I’m right there with them. And really, what’s not to like? Weather is still nice with cool nights for awesome sleeping temps; chunky sweaters;...

A Peachy Keen Smoothie!

April 3, 2016 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Canned peaches simply do not get the accolades they deserve! They’re super versatile, cheap and nutritious. I’ve been so into them lately, pictured here, with my kitchen table cactus: [mk_image src="https://aprilsaunders.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_2742-e1459736384680.jpg" group="_general" crop="false"] I find they offer a welcome change from apples or frozen berry mixes at the end of a winter that just won’t...

Kale, Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie

September 7, 2015 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Think a kale smoothie will keep you full? How about a kale smoothie for lunch”? What about not just any kale smoothie, but a Kale, Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie!? Guess I’ll be finding out… I knew today would be a little extra busy. After grocery shopping and a post-vacation disastrous house including seemingly endless mounds...

Coffee Energy Bites

September 7, 2015 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

I just love coffee-flavoured foods, don’t you? I didn’t always but I love loooooove it now. I’ll get it anywhere I can - hello coffee flavoured frozen yogurt mmmmmm.... Now with these Coffee Energy Bites, I can be assured the taste and caffeine kick I so desire. Although, I don’t know if caffeine gives me...

Meatless Monday: Simple Blueberry Bannock!

January 13, 2014 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Blueberries are here! With all the lovely blueberries around, you have just got to try this recipe for Blueberry Bannock. Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick snack, bannock is a baked good that’s been around the block, so to speak. [mk_image src="https://aprilsaunders.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Simple.png" image_width="600" image_height="256" crop="false" svg="false" lightbox="false" group="_general" frame_style="simple" target="_self" caption_location="inside-image" align="center" margin_bottom="10"]...